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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 193.34 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 193.34 and 105.72 is: 145.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 193.34 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/193.34 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 193.34 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 20,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,439.90/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.96

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